This section is from the book "Our Homes And Their Adornments", by Almon C. Varney. Also available from Amazon: Our Homes and Their Adornments.
Glycerine 6 oz., cologne 2 oz. Mix and use to moisten the hair.
Castor oil 6 oz., cologne spirits or alcohol 2 oz. Perfume with bergamont or other desirable perfume.
Salts of Tartar 1/4 oz., alcohol 1/8 of a pt., rain-water 1 pt., rose-water 1/2 pt. Mix and dissolve. If a profuse lather is desired, add more tartar.
Hair Lotion, To Prevent Hair from Falling Out. - Rose-water 15 oz., glycerine 1 oz., aqua ammonia 1 dr., tincture of cantharides 2 dr. Mix, and use once a week.
Use spirits of ammonia and hot water; wash them well and shake the water out, and they will be white and clean. Use no soap.
2 oz. of olive oil, 4 oz. of good bay-rum, and 1 dr. of the oil of almonds. Mix and shake well. It renders the hair dark and smooth.
 
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